Chief of Party – Livelihoods – South Sudan

CHF International’s mission is to be a catalyst for long-lasting positive change in low- and moderate-income communities around the world, helping them to improve their social, economic and environmental conditions.

CHF International is seeking a Chief of Party for an anticipated livelihoods development program in South Sudan.  This program will focus on designing and supporting enhanced livelihood options of chronically food insecure households by promoting and supporting on- and off-farm income generating activities, facilitating market linkages, and increasing access to microfinance services.  The Chief of Party will provide overall management and general technical direction of the entire program. S/he will serve as a representative to the program, liaising with the donor as well as Government of South Sudan and other partners. This position will be responsible for the program achieving target results, and will identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate program adjustments.

Qualifications

• Masters degree or equivalent experience in Business, Economics, International Development or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years experience managing large, multi-year donor-funded sustainable market development programs focusing on poor household economic engagement and creating market linkages.
• Proven ability to relate to the particular needs of vulnerable populations (which may include youth, ex-combatants, IDPs, refugees or returnees) in building up their capacities and access to economic resources.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with market development best practices, such as microenterprise development, value chain development, or microfinance.
• In-depth knowledge of USAID programmatic, compliance and reporting requirements. Excellent financial management skills.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience working in Sudan and/or eastern Africa strongly preferred.